Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Partner: Connecting Communities. Celebrating Diversity.

Are you driven by the power of inclusion and passionate about opening doors for underrepresented communities? Do you thrive on building partnerships, shaping impactful programmes, and using data to drive meaningful change?  If so, we’d love to welcome you aboard at Avanti West Coast.

As our Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Partner, you’ll be at the heart of leading engagement initiatives and creating clear pathways into our business through work experience and placements.

You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to embed equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into everything we do, from recruitment and onboarding to internal engagement and awareness campaigns. You’ll also represent Avanti at community and industry events, championing inclusive opportunities and sharing best practices across the sector.

What you’ll be doing:

• Create Inclusive Connections: Design and lead programmes that build meaningful relationships with educational and community groups, opening doors for people from all backgrounds.
• Shape Inclusive Recruitment: Work closely with Talent Acquisition to ensure our hiring practices reflect our values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming talent from all walks of life.
• Use Insights to Make a Difference: Harness data to understand what’s working, where we can grow, and how we can better support underrepresented communities.
• Be a Visible Advocate: Represent Avanti at events and in the community, sharing stories, opportunities, and best practices that inspire and include.
• Build Supportive Partnerships: Collaborate across teams and with industry partners to champion apprenticeships, share ideas, and foster a culture where everyone feels they belong.

Who we are looking for:

• A natural connector, experienced in working with people from diverse backgrounds and community groups, and passionate about building relationships that matter.
• A confident communicator who can influence and inspire across all levels, creating space for every voice to be heard.
• Driven by purpose, with a commitment to building a workforce that reflects and celebrates the communities we serve.
• Thoughtfully organised and insight-driven, with a talent for managing projects, nurturing partnerships, and using data to guide inclusive decision-making.
• Experienced in inclusive practices, with a track record of embedding equity and belonging into recruitment and engagement activities.

Please review the role profile for more detail.

This role can be based in either London, Crewe or Birmingham

What’s In It for You?

• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Free Travel on Avanti West Coast for you and your family
• 75% Off Leisure Travel with other train operators
• 30 Days Holiday, increasing to 37 with service (including bank holidays)
• 10 Free Journeys with other First Group train services

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us build a more inclusive future, on track and beyond.

**Please note: **We may close this advert early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Be You. With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive.

We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.